Holy Week Message of His Eminence Metropolitan Demetrius 2020

Metropolitan Demetrius encourages us to remember that we have an obligation to believe in Christ. If we have not made a beginning – we need to now. Also discussed in this video is information on one of the ways in which you can participate, albeit remotely, in the liturgical life of the Church by following the pious tradition of lighting candles in your respective parishes or in our holy monasteries. Here is the link to our Etsy monastery store where you can learn more: https://tinyurl.com/unwlenf

Here is the Link to a recent video providing more details on the miracle recently performed by the Mother of God, “First Sergeant Vasiliki Plexida who survived a helicopter crash says she owes her life to Panagia.” View the video here: https://tinyurl.com/wt9xw5j

Orthodox Awareness

Why Do We Follow the Old Orthodox Calendar?

Why do we follow the Old Orthodox Calendar?

a Because based on it, the First Ecumenical Council established the Paschal Canon and appointed that the feast of Holy Pascha may fall anywhere from March 22nd until April 25th, while with the New (Papal) Calendar it can fall as late at May 8th.

b The Gregorian (Papal) Calendar has been condemned by three Pan-Orthodox Councils under Patriarch Jeremiah Tranos (1583, 1587, 1589) Read more...

Missions

Saint John of Kronstadt - Bunnell, Florida

St. John of Kronstadt Orthodox Church began as a mission parish in the year 2000, in a home chapel in Palm Coast, FL – a small town on Florida’s northeast coast located between St. Augustine and Daytona Beach. After two years, it became necessary to have services in area community centers, rented for Sundays and other Holy Days. Read more...

Youth

2025 Youth Conference

Please join us for the 2025 youth conference in Toronto, Ontario, Canada! To learn more, visit the conference website.

Ask A Priest

Civil Annulment's Effect on Church Marriage?

Q. This concerns a U.S. marriage. If the marriage is civilly annulled, what is the effect upon the Church marriage? Is it also annulled? Read more...